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Bose SoundLink Home vs Sonos Roam 2

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 9 hours per charge.
  • No official water-resistance rating.
  • No companion app.
  • Weighs 928 g.
KSh 33,000In Stock
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Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker

Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker

  • 430 g.
  • 18 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
KSh 32,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker if you want IP67 water resistance, a lighter build (430 g) and faster recharging (2 hours). Choose the Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker if you prefer Home Speaker.

Portability

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
928 g
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
430 g

Connections

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth 5.3
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3

Battery life

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
Up to 9 hours per charge
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Up to 10 hours per charge

Water resistance

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
No official water-resistance rating
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
IP67 water and dust resistance

Audio

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth multipoint
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Automatic Trueplay

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

  • Connects to two devices at once.

Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker

  • IP67 water and dust resistance (the other has no rating).
  • Lighter: 430 g (vs 928 g).
  • Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 4 hours).

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PriorityBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Portability928 g430 g
Output powerRechargeable battery, USB-C chargingRechargeable battery / USB charging
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 9 hours per chargeUp to 10 hours per charge
Water resistanceNo official water-resistance ratingIP67 water and dust resistance
AudioBluetooth multipointAutomatic Trueplay

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
BrandBoseSonos
ModelSound Link Home Bluetooth SpeakerRoam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
AnnouncedOctober 2024—
TypeHome SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
ColorLight Silver or Cool GreyBlack or White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Dimensions4.33 × 8.50 × 2.34 inches (H × W × D)168 × 62 × 60 mm (H × W × D)
Weight2.046 lb0.43 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Battery—18 Wh rechargeable battery

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth5.35.3
Bluetooth Range9 m—
Wired InputsUSB-C audio—
USBUSB-C audio and charging—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingTwo Sound Link Home speakers only, Stereo Mode—
App SupportNo Bose app or Bose Connect support—
Wi-Fi—802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
HDMI—Portable speaker design
Microphone / Guitar Inputs—No microphone or guitar input

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Voice AssistantAccess to paired phone’s voice assistantSonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Amazon Alexa on Wi-Fi
Special FeaturesBluetooth multipoint for two source devices; built-in microphoneAutomatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2
Lightshow—No party lightshow
Party Features—Not a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features—Not a home-cinema speaker

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Audio FeaturesBluetooth multipoint; built-in microphone for callsAutomatic Trueplay; Sound Swap; Apple AirPlay 2
Speaker Configuration—Tweeter and midwoofer
Drivers—One tweeter; one midwoofer
Amplifier—Two Class-H digital amplifiers
Sound Modes / EQ—Bass, treble and loudness adjustment in Sonos app

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Power SourceRechargeable battery; USB-C chargingRechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours at 50% volume; approximately 2.5 hours at maximum volumeUp to 10 hours
Charging Time4 hoursApproximately 2 hours by USB-C; approximately 4 hours with Sonos wireless charger
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C; Qi wireless charging

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Water & Dust ResistanceNo water or dust resistanceIP67
MaterialsAluminium, fabric, nylon, plastic, silicone and steel—
Placement / Mounting—Free-standing portable placement

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Home Bluetooth SpeakerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker / SoundbarSound Link Home Bluetooth SpeakerRoam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Power CableUSB-C cable1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable
Audio / HDMI CableUSB-C cableNot applicable
Subwoofer—No subwoofer supplied
Remote Control—No remote control supplied
Mounting Accessories—Portable design
Other Accessories—Roam 2, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.2m)
Documentation—Quick-start guide; legal and warranty information

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth for IP67 water and dust resistance and a lighter build.

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